Senior AS/400 Programmer & Legacy Systems Specialist

Saia Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. designs, develops, and maintains application systems by encoding, testing, debugging, and documenting programs to ensure optimal functionality and integration.

The role involves coordinating testing and deployments, enhancing enterprise applications, and implementing best practices for code quality and system design to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• 5+ years of application programming experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, front-end technologies, and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of version control systems and agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enhances programs within enterprise environments using legacy and procedural languages.
• Facilitates integration of programs into various application systems.
• Coordinates testing and deployment with user groups to ensure successful implementation.
• Contributes to the design and development of new application systems meeting user requirements.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex production issues to maintain system reliability.
• Provides support for multiple applications across various platforms, ensuring consistent functionality and user satisfaction.
• Implements and maintains best practices for coding, documentation, and system design to improve overall development efficiency.

Skills

Front-end technologies

Cloud platforms

Microsoft Office

Version control systems

Agile development practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Designs, develops, and maintains application systems by encoding, testing, debugging, and documenting programs to ensure optimal functionality and integration.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develops and enhances programs within enterprise environments using legacy and procedural programming languages.
• Facilitates seamless integration of programs into various application systems.
• Coordinates testing and deployment processes with user groups to ensure successful implementation.
• Contributes to the design and development of new application systems, ensuring they meet user requirements.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex production support issues to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Provides support for multiple applications across various platforms, ensuring consistent functionality and user satisfaction.
• Implements and maintains best practices for coding, documentation, and system design to improve overall development efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of application programming experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, front-end technologies, and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of version control systems and agile development practices.

Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move
At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.